Egyptian Coast Guard

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Egyptian Coast Guard
Egyptian Coast Guard Racing Stripe.svg
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Active1887–present
CountryFlag of Egypt.svg  Egypt
BranchNaval Ensign of Egypt.svg  Egyptian Navy
Type Coast guard
Size2,000 (As of 2013) [1]
Garrison/HQ Alexandria

Egyptian Coast Guard, part of the Egyptian Navy, is responsible for the onshore protection of public installations near the coast and the patrol of coastal waters to prevent smuggling. Currently consists of one hundred five ships and craft. The Egyptian Coast Guard has over 5,000 personnel. [2]

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Patrol crafts

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